News
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What the Buyer/Seller Confidence Index Reveals about the Market Right Now
According to a new survey by BuyBizSell.com, the annual Business Buyer-Seller Confidence Index, business owners who seek to sell their businesses are feeling more confident about their ability to do so and for a higher price. Prospective buyers were less optimistic about their chances of purchasing a business for what they considered a good deal…
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Baby Boomers Selling, Baby Boomers Buying
Last month we discussed about Baby Boomers and how this demographic is influencing and will continue to affect business sales for the foreseeable future. We discussed when would be the best time for a Baby Boomer owner to consider selling a business in order to get the most return on his or her invested time…
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Baby Boomers: Should We Sell Now or Sell Later?
The news about business sales always mentions that Baby Boomers who are hitting retirement age are behind the big numbers we’re seeing currently. Back in February we reported that 2014 was a record-breaking year for small business sales, and the news about this market continues in this vein: the number of businesses currently for sale…
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Niles, MI-based The Rental Branch acquired by an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital, LLC is very pleased to announce the successful sale of The Rental Branch of Niles, Michigan to individual investor, Patrick Peruchietti. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Formed in 1996 by brothers Mike and Kelly Branch, The Rental Branch rents equipment for construction projects from small lawn-and-garden tools to large earth-moving…
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D&J Precision Machining Acquisition Highlights Recent Trends
Calder Capital is very pleased to have brokered the deal that allowed manufacturing executive Mark Allen to find the right business opportunity to invest his talents and capital into: D&J Precision Machining. MiBiz writer John Wiegand discussed this transaction and how it is indicative of the current business market in his piece, “New owner seeks to…
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Small Business Owners Selling: Expectations vs. Reality
When it comes time for a business owner to sell his company, letting go of both his accomplishment and his control of the outcome can be something of a process. Part of this is because entrepreneurs often know how to start or run a business, but they do not fully understand its valuation when it…
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Will an Acquisition Boost Your Company’s Success?
When it comes to business, getting larger isn’t always getting better or more profitable, but in many cases a smart acquisition is a good strategy for success. It all comes down to when, why, and how. When you are considering a business acquisition, ask yourself these questions in order to determine whether or not it…
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Hunt Movers Sold to a Strategic Buyer!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of Hunt Movers, Inc. to a strategic buyer. Founded over a decade ago by Dave Hunt, Hunt Movers, Inc. (Two Men & A Truck Franchise) is a profitable, established moving company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan that serves residential and commercial customers. Hunt Movers, Inc, was acquired…
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Hunt Movers Sold to a Strategic Buyer!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of Hunt Movers, Inc. to a strategic buyer. Founded over a decade ago by Dave Hunt, Hunt Movers, Inc. (Two Men & A Truck Franchise) is a profitable, established moving company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan that serves residential and commercial customers. Hunt Movers, Inc, was acquired…
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Q1 Small Business Transactions and Calder’s Asking Price Process
In February we at Calder blogged about the current good news in the small business market. 2014 was a record-breaking year for small business sales, and it’s looking like 2015 may bring even better news. Bizbuysell.com reports that first quarter business sales numbers are up 6 percent over those in 2014. This translates into 1,830…
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Mystery Shopping Company Successful Sale!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of Shoppers’ View to Jake Stroburg and Tony Abbo (Moorings Consulting, LLC), two local West Michigan investors. Calder Capital acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Shoppers’ View. Founded over 20 years ago, Shoppers’ View specializes in mystery shopping, quality assurance monitoring, customer satisfaction surveys and brand…
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Mystery Shopping Company Successful Sale!
Calder Capital is pleased to announce the sale of Shoppers’ View to Jake Stroburg and Tony Abbo (Moorings Consulting, LLC), two local West Michigan investors. Calder Capital acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Shoppers’ View. Founded over 20 years ago, Shoppers’ View specializes in mystery shopping, quality assurance monitoring, customer satisfaction surveys and brand…
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Niles, MI-based The Rental Branch acquired by an Individual Investor!
Calder Capital, LLC is very pleased to announce the successful sale of The Rental Branch of Niles, Michigan to an individual investor, Patrick Peruchietti. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Formed in 1996 by brothers Mike and Kelly Branch, The Rental Branch rents equipment for construction projects from small lawn-and-garden tools to large…
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Advice from West Michigan Business Brokers
Check it out! Five business brokers, including Calder’s Max Friar, were recently profiled by MiBiz.com in “Tips from 5 M&A professionals for business owners looking to sell.” Highlights include: Smart things to do to prepare for an eventual sale Being financially vs. emotionally ready to sell your business Signs that it’s time to sell If…
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What’s Happening in the West Michigan Business Brokering Market Right Now?
The real estate market in West Michigan has been bouncing back, and, as residents and homeowners, we are seeing properties move faster and at higher selling prices than we could have imagined just a few years ago. But what is the market for businesses in the area? Are entrepreneurs seeing the same kind of opportunities?…
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A Record-Breaking Year for Small Business Sales
There is good news for business owners who hope to sell their business in 2015. Bizbuysell.com reports that 2014 was a record-breaking year for small-business sales, with the largest number of transactions occurring since 2007, the year they began keeping data. This translates to 7,494 businesses sold, up 6 percent from the year before and…
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AAA Tool & Die Acquired by General Sheet Metal Works!
Manufacturing business brokers Calder Capital confidentially marketed the opportunity to select individual, strategic, and private equity acquirers via a highly-focused search process. Multiple, competitive offers were received, allowing the client the opportunity to select the acquirer offering the best prices, terms and strategic fit for the Company’s future. “Max is a closer. Whenever we faced…
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AAA Tool & Die Acquired by General Sheet Metal Works!
Manufacturing business brokers Calder Capital confidentially marketed the opportunity to select individual, strategic, and private equity acquirers via a highly-focused search process. Multiple, competitive offers were received, allowing the client the opportunity to select the acquirer offering the best prices, terms and strategic fit for the Company’s future. “Max is a closer. Whenever we faced…
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Closing the Deal Through Better Communication
You’ve made the decision to list your business for sale. This next period is crucial to your success in getting the best asking price for your company, and it’s important to be able to identify and navigate any potential roadblocks to a successful sale. Finding the right buyer and establishing a mutually beneficial communication between…
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Valuation Is Critical to Every Business Sale
Determining a business’s value is not as simple as profit and loss. When asked, many, if not most, small business owners do not have a firm answer to give to the question, “How much is your company worth?” A number of variables are at work in the valuation of any business. This is by no…